Alan Ritchson's Netflix Sequel Officially Titled 'War Machines'
The title for the 'War Machine' follow-up was teased on Instagram, with the film reportedly in development with a major budget.
“Top 10 films of all time on Netflix is crazy. But this was just the appetizer.”
- Starring
- Alan Ritchson
- Genre
- Action, Sci-Fi
- Where to Watch
- Netflix
The sequel to Alan Ritchson's Netflix film "War Machine" is officially titled "War Machines," according to a report from What's on Netflix. The title reveal came via a social media tease showing the script cover.
What do we know about the sequel?
According to production listings cited in the report, the film is currently in development. The sequel is expected to be an Australia and United States co-production, with Lionsgate, Hidden Pictures, Range Media Partners, and Huge Film backing the project for Netflix.
Alan Ritchson previously took to social media to celebrate the sequel's confirmation, thanking fans for making the first movie a runaway success. He called its placement in Netflix's Top 10 films of all time "crazy" and said, "this was just the appetizer."
The original "War Machine," released on Netflix in March 2026, was a major viewership hit for the platform. According to What's on Netflix, it topped the platform's movie list for the first half of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is returning for the 'War Machines' sequel?
According to the report, Alan Ritchson is set to return. Director Patrick Hughes is also returning to produce the sequel alongside several other producers from the first film.
When was the original 'War Machine' released?
"War Machine" was released globally on Netflix on March 6, 2026.
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